Scooter Fire Spreads to Building in Wells, Causing Extensive Damage Friday, August 15, 2025 fire scooter wells property damage firefighters blaze investigation emergency devon On the night of Thursday, August 14, firefighters responded to a blaze in Wells after a scooter caught fire outside a property, spreading flames to the building itself. The initial emergency call was received shortly before … Read More
Live: Fire Breaks Out in Somerset Village – Residents Urged to Stay Safe Friday, August 15, 2025 fire somerset emergency safety residents blaze smoke firefighters warning village A fire has erupted in a village in Somerset, prompting emergency services to issue urgent safety advice to residents. Authorities are currently tackling the blaze and have advised everyone in the affected area to keep their … Read More
Residents Renew Opposition to Proposed ‘Hazardous’ Battery Energy Storage Facility in Frome Friday, August 15, 2025 frome battery energy storage fire safety planning appeal environment community Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed battle to halt the construction of a battery energy storage facility deemed “hazardous” by locals near their homes. Battery energy storage sites store excess electricity … Read More
House Reduced to Rubble Following Suspected Gas Explosion in South West Monday, August 11, 2025 explosion devon otterton fire gas emergency devonfire ladram destruction safety A house on Ladram Road near Otterton, Devon, was completely destroyed by a suspected gas explosion on Monday, August 11. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene at approximately 11:30 a.m., where they found the … Read More
House Destroyed by Suspected Gas Explosion in South West Monday, August 11, 2025 explosion fire devon otterton emergency rescue gas accident roadclosure damage A house on Ladram Road near Otterton, Devon, was reduced to rubble after a suspected gas explosion on Monday, August 11, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames engulfed the wreckage, … Read More
Major Incident Declared as 100 Firefighters Battle Massive Heath Fires in Dorset Sunday, August 10, 2025 fire heathfire evacuation dorset holtheath wildfire firefighters emergency newtonheath blaze A major incident has been declared as two large heath fires rapidly spread near Wimborne, Dorset, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes and mobilizing around 100 firefighters. The primary blaze, covering approximately 1,000 … Read More